The South Hams Way: A Complete Guide To This 101-Mile Devon Trail
I thought the South Hams Way would make a good warm-up hike for the season. I was wrong! This beautiful 101-mile trail through South Devon turned out to be a challenge in its own right, with steep coastal climbs, Dartmoor weather, tricky tides and some fantastic wild camping along the way.
What To Pack For A Multi-Day Hike — How To Stay Comfortable On The Trail
I’ve learnt the hard way that there’s a fine line between being prepared and carrying half the contents of your house up a hill! In this guide, I share what I pack for a multi-day hike, what I’ve learnt to leave behind, and tips for keeping your rucksack manageable.
Why I Love Solo Hiking in the UK (Even When It’s Hard)
From wild camping and difficult weather to freedom, resilience and quiet moments on the trail — this is why I love solo hiking in the UK.
The Point I Turned Back: Hiking the South Hams Way in Bad Weather
It started as a perfect spring walk on the South Hams Way — until the weather changed. A quiet reflection on turning back, adjusting plans, and trusting your judgement on the trail.
The Coast to Coast on the North York Moors: Hail, Wildfire, and Reaching Robin Hood’s Bay
Wild Weather, steep climbs, and that knotty feeling when the sea finally comes into view. This article covers the final stage of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk, crossing the North York Moors from the Cleveland Hills to Robin Hood’s Bay. It’s a landscape of wide skies, exposed moorland, and a fitting, often emotional end to…
Coast to Coast Through the Yorkshire Dales: Sheep, Drystone Walls, And The Best Wild Camp
Leaving the Lake District behind, we follow the trail into the Yorkshire Dales National Park. From a moonlit wild camp on Smardale Fell to the drystone walls of Swaledale, this is where I find peace (and you might pick up some tips!).
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